Cillian Murphy's 'Small Things Like These' Tackles Ireland's Dark Past

In his first production venture, Murphy explores the haunting legacy of Magdalene laundries in a quietly powerful drama.

Cillian Murphy stars as Bill Furlong, a coal merchant who uncovers disturbing secrets in a small Irish town in the 1980s.
The film is an adaptation of Claire Keegan's acclaimed novel, which addresses the historical abuse in Ireland's Magdalene laundries.
Murphy's new production company, Big Things Films, collaborated with Artists Equity, founded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, to produce the film.
Director Tim Mielants and screenwriter Enda Walsh join Murphy in bringing this intimate and somber story to the screen.
Despite its quiet tone, the film highlights ongoing societal issues and the enduring impact of church-related scandals in Ireland.